• Community Paramedic

    Essentia Health (Duluth, MN)


    Job Description:

    Become part of Essentia's accomplished team where our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve.

    Education Qualifications:

    No Educational Requirements

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Caring for vulnerable patients in their home or other community settings to provide health promotion, disease management, care transitions and other services as needed

    + Work alongside emergency medical services, emergency department and primary care physicians in both the clinic and hospital setting to identify patients who could benefits from community paramedic services

    + Work under the license of the medical director utilizing established written protocols in conjunction with the patient's primary care physician and the patients' established care plan

     

    Schedule is typically Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm. End time can vary between 4-6p, depending on referrals. Flex schedule.

    Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

    + State licensure/certification as a Community Paramedic is required in the State of MN upon hire

    + CPR Certification

    + Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certificate

    + Must meet driving requirements and criteria acceptable to Essentia Health's insurer (non-patient transport)

    + State background check must provide clearance to work with vulnerable adults

    + Current (valid) US/State driver's License

     

    Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.

     

    **Job Location:** 6th Ave Building

    **Shift Rotation:** FTE Flex Days (United States of America)

    **Shift Start/End:** Varies, typically 8am/Varies, typically 4p-6p

    **Hours Per Pay Period:** 48

    **Compensation Range:** $28.94 - $43.41 / hour

    **FTE:** 0.6

    **Weekends:** Occasional

     

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